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Seabirds

In summer, Ireland plays host to huge numbers of seabirds, and we can travel to a variety of some of the best areas.

Witnessing the activity at a Gannet colony, or watching the comings and goings of thousands of Puffins, Razorbills and other seabirds will prove a memorable experience.

Irelands westerly location in Europe has made it one of the best seawatching spots in Europe.

Great Shearwater
(Anthony McGeehan)
In some years huge numbers of Great Shearwaters can be seen off the Irish coast, usually in August and September.

Sites like Cape Clear Island in Cork record large movements of common seabirds like Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, Fulmar and Kittiwake, while scarcer species such as Skuas (Jaegers), Cory`s, Sooty and Great Shearwaters are regularly encountered.

In recent times Soft-plumaged (Fea`s) Petrels has become annual. Other hot spots for sea watching including the Bridges-of-Ross, Co. Clare, and Kilcummin Head, Mayo, have become Mecca`s for sea watchers.

Depending on suitable weather conditions we will make our way to the beautiful and remote headlands which will offer one of the most exciting birdwatching spectacles.


Hit the play button to hear the noise of a busy Guillemot colony.

You can contact Eric at BirdsIreland@eircom.net

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